New struts in SS sitting really high

[Keith_4204]

So today I put new front struts, strut top bearing, brakes, swaybar links, rack boots and tie rod ends in my 98 VT SS I used the stranded springs but now the car seems to be sitting 1-2 inchs higher is this normal? Will it really settle back down that much?

 

[Hrd455]

Strut top bearings when new will make the front sit a little higher, as it wears it will drop lower, I noticed the same on my vz when I did them

 

[Keith_4204]

Ok so if I wanted to lower it about 30mm what spring would I use and would the new std strut be ok?

 

[Hrd455]

If u want to drop it 30mm use king spring lows and yes standard strut will be ok

 

[Keith_4204]

Aren't SS springs the same as king spring lows?

 

[lowandslow]

No.
SS springs or Fe2 are the same across the board and are approx 50mm higher than "Superlows"

 

[Keith_4204]

Ok so I just want a set of stranded 30mm lower king springs. That will drop my ss 30mm lower in the front?

 

[lowandslow]

Yeah probably will sit about 350-360mm hub to guard.